; it can be a little confusing and inspire more questions than a first impression should. Also, it's best to avoid photos of you with a much better looking guy friend. The minute we start scrolling through your gallery and don't see a pic of said hot friend again, it's all over. A solo shot is always best, lest our expectations start from a false place.

. There's nothing worse than enjoying the looks of a profile and then finding ten glaring mistakes in the construction. If these are not your areas of expertise, seek out a friend with a good proofreading eye.

. Actually, I'd say try to skip drinking photos entirely. Same with smoking, toking, etc. It sends what we can only hope is the wrong message.

Don't post more than one photo with a drink in your hand

. Actually, I'd say try to skip drinking photos entirely. Same with smoking, toking, etc. It sends what we can only hope is the wrong message.

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Don't talk too much about your ex

. One simple mention up front that you're newly single is fine but that has a shelf life of about a month. We want to learn about you in your profile, not the trauma that brought you back to singlehood.

. If you're really here to date (and not just hook-up), a couple of sporty swimsuit shots are fine, but avoid recreating a centerfold layout. This isn't Craigslist: we should see your face in every photo.

. Example: "I don't know why I even bother with this lame site/app but here goes. Just trying to weed out the fakes and flakes on here..." By the way, that's taken from a real profile. You could look like 1998 David Beckham in your picture and I still wouldn't swipe right on a nasty, negative Nancy with that kind of attitude.

Don't include one of those odd "selfie behind the wheel" photos every other person has on their profile

. What's the point? To prove you can drive or own a car? I don't get how anyone thinks those photos are going to get you a date. And please tell me you weren't driving while selfie-ing, that would make it even worse.

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Don't talk too much about how important your pet is to you

. I'm as much an animal lover as the next guy, but too much focus on your canine/feline/gerbil companion can look a little "crazy single person," if you know what I mean. One mention and one photo is more than enough for us to know how much your furry friend means to you.